Released in March 1994, Socket 5 was designed for second-gen P5 Pentium processors among other Intel parts, but could also accept AMD K5 chips, as well as 6x86 Cyrix CPUs and IDT's WinChip series.

Check if your device allows CPU removal before attempting an upgrade to prevent unnecessary complications or damage. Understand socket type compatibility to ensure the chosen processor fits and ...

The type of cooler suitable for a CPU depends on ... Q: How do I align the processor with the CPU socket? The processor has a triangle usually marked in the bottom left corner.

Formerly code-named Lisbon, the Opteron 4000 processor lineup features chips that draw as little as 35 watts in power and is tailored for single- and dual-socket servers and workstations.